Why do accidents happen?  Accidents happen for one or both of the following Unsafe acts & Unsafe conditions

Unsafe Acts  Unsafe acts are action by people that directly cause or contribute to an accident. Examples are: –Horseplay, running –Drug or alcohol use –Not following procedures –taking shortcuts –Unauthorized use of equipment or tools –Using damaged equipment –Not using personal protective equipment

Unsafe Conditions  Examples of unsafe conditions are: –Damaged equipment –Poor lighting –Missing machine guards –Unsafe atmosphere –Slippery floors –Lack of proper equipment

Controls prevent accidents  There are 3 basic types of controls we use to prevent accidents –Engineering Controls –Administrative Controls –Training Controls

Engineering Controls  Engineering controls include –Building & equipment design –Location & types of machinery controls –Machine guards –Equipment location & access

Administrative Controls  Administrative controls include –Hazard Identification & Analysis –Identification of personal protective equipment –Specific safety procedures –Proper storage of material & equipment –Controlled access to hazardous areas –Authorization requirements for hazardous operations

Training Controls  Training is necessary so you know –How to recognize, report, avoid and control hazards –How to safely use equipment, tools & chemicals –How to select, use and store personal protective equipment

If it looks unsafe It probably IS! Tell your supervisor

What you can do  Never do anything –That you have not been trained & authorized to do –That is unsafe –That violates company procedures –That puts others at risk

Report!  Any unsafe acts  Any Unsafe Conditions  Any accidents or injuries  Any near misses

Encourage!  Let others know that you want to work safely and expect them to follow the rules too! Don’t let other endanger you or others.

Inspect!  Do a daily safety check of –Your work area –Your equipment –Your tools –Yourself

Inform!  Let your supervisor know if you –Are taking medication that makes you sleepy or affects your vision

Be Alert!  Think about your actions  Watch out for others  Know the hazards of your surroundings  Watch where you walk

Be accountable! –Don’t create unsafe conditions –Clean up spills immediately –Put things back when you’re done –Keep your work area safe for others

Be Safe!  Being safe is an active choice you have every day  Know the hazards & controls  Follow the safety procedures – they protect you and others